Herman Schumacher of Arajet Named Co-Chair of ALTA’s Safety and Flight Operations Committee
Hernán Schumacher, VP of Operations, Safety, and Quality at Arajet, Appointed Co-Chair of ALTA’s Safety and Flight Operations Committee
The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) has announced the appointment of Herman Schumacher, current Vice President of Operations, Safety, and Quality at Arajet, as Co-Chair of its Safety and Flight Operations Committee.
The announcement comes ahead of the ALTA Aviation Safety, Flight Ops & Training Summit, one of the region’s most important technical gatherings for operational safety. Schumacher’s selection reflects his recognized aviation career and leadership capabilities, which ALTA’s leadership highlighted as key to driving a safer and more modern regional aviation sector.
With this appointment, Arajet—which operates a fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from its hub at Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo—secures a prominent role in the industry's leading technical collaboration forum. The committee's core mission is to identify and mitigate the most significant risks faced by flight operations across Latin America and the Caribbean.
What is ALTA’s Safety Committee?
The ALTA Safety and Flight Operations Committee is a technical working group composed of airline operators, regulatory authorities, and aviation experts. Its goal is to share best practices to strengthen operational safety, improve efficiency, and promote sustainability throughout the regional aviation industry.
Who is Herman Schumacher?
Herman Schumacher serves as Vice President of Operations, Safety, and Quality at Arajet, the ultra-low-cost carrier based in the Dominican Republic. His appointment as Co-Chair of ALTA’s committee recognizes his industry experience and leadership in operational excellence.
What role does Arajet play in the region?
Arajet is an ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) aiming to connect the Americas through its hub in Santo Domingo, establishing a new regional network model in the Caribbean.
Each year, during its safety summit, ALTA formally introduces new leaders to guide the work of its technical committees. These forums are essential for information sharing and the standardization of operational procedures among airlines and regulatory entities.
In a statement, ALTA emphasized:
“Diverse expertise and peer collaboration are vital to the technical value we deliver. Each new member strengthens our shared mission—to foster a safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible industry.”
The committee holds regular meetings throughout the year, in addition to its annual summit, ensuring ongoing collaboration among the region’s top flight operations leaders.
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